Assistant Managing Attorney, Litigation — New York

A large international law firm is seeking an Assistant Managing Attorney to join its Managing Attorney's Office in New York. Working alongside the Managing Attorney (US), this role provides legal compliance, risk management, court and agency operations, and strategic procedural guidance across all US practice groups.

The position involves advising attorneys and paralegals on complex procedural and strategic issues in state and federal courts, interpreting statutes and court rules, guiding filing strategies and motion practice, and resolving procedural issues across multiple jurisdictions. You will also oversee electronic filings, service of process, and submissions to courts and government agencies, and manage relationships with external vendors such as process servers and e-filing providers.

The role carries team supervision responsibilities, including mentoring support staff and helping onboard new attorneys on firm procedures, docketing protocols, and jurisdictional requirements. Additional duties include managing pro hac vice admissions, supporting departmental restructuring and process improvements, and mitigating regulatory compliance risk. This is a permanent, exempt, hybrid position.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and current bar admission in New York
• Approximately 2–5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or legal environment, ideally supporting managing attorney or managing clerk functions
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local court systems, including e-filing, and procedural rules
• In-depth understanding of docketing and calendaring processes
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, CourtAlert, PACER, NYSCEF, and similar court e-filing/document retrieval systems
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain performance under pressure and adapt to changing priorities; flexibility to work outside normal hours when needed